With summer around the corner, parents are starting to gear up to hit the beach with their kids. Though it is great to get outside and soak up some vitamin D, babies react to the sun much differently than adults. Sunburns for adults causes tissue damage but in babies, it can be much more severe. … Continue reading Sun Safety for Babies
An Interview with Illustrator, Kelly Hill | Tundra Books (Anne’s Feelings, Anne’s Alphabets)
Today's interview is very special because we will be chatting with illustrator Kelly Hill on the making of her Anne of Green Gables concept books. Fresh off the press are two additional books to this series: Anne's Feelings and Anne's Alphabet. What is special about these books is that the illustrations are hand crafted with … Continue reading An Interview with Illustrator, Kelly Hill | Tundra Books (Anne’s Feelings, Anne’s Alphabets)
Raising a Millennial Family with Daniels Family Living
I was recently asked to share my experience living in a Daniels condo. For those of you who know me, you'll know that I moved to Toronto from Alberta for school. When I first moved to Ontario, I lived on residence at university. It wasn't until second year that I moved out on my own. … Continue reading Raising a Millennial Family with Daniels Family Living
Best Children’s Books by Famous Authors
Today's round up is an interesting one! In light of a few celebrity children's books being released, I wanted to make a list of my favorite children's books by famous authors. From How To Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (actress Viola Davis) to Canada's pride and joy - astronaut Chris Hadfield, there are actually … Continue reading Best Children’s Books by Famous Authors
Giveaway : 5 Books to Gift the Expecting Mama | Sponsored by Penguin Random House Canada and Tundra Books
They say that by the 15th week of pregnancy, unborn babies have developed their sense of hearing. Besides listening to music, hearing mom and dad's voice is one of the most stimulating experiences for an unborn baby. Reading to your child in utero allows them to recognize voices and sound patterns - this is amazing … Continue reading Giveaway : 5 Books to Gift the Expecting Mama | Sponsored by Penguin Random House Canada and Tundra Books
Holiday Charcuterie for the Expecting Mama
Let's be honest - being pregnant during the holidays is no fun. Not only are you tired throughout all of the holiday activities but you also don't get to partake in eggnog and many delicious holiday foods. Since becoming pregnant, I've heard from many people that [blank] food is bad for the baby or if … Continue reading Holiday Charcuterie for the Expecting Mama
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Pregnancy Edition)
Between having trouble falling asleep and waking up every 2 hours to pee, sleep has eluded me for the past few months. Before this, I had never had much trouble falling asleep – in fact, I was that person that was notorious for falling asleep in class! I could pretty much sleep anywhere. With a … Continue reading How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Pregnancy Edition)
